trousers Posted 29 July, 2015 Share Posted 29 July, 2015 2pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMO Im ITK Posted 29 July, 2015 Share Posted 29 July, 2015 Realistically we should have too much quality over two legs. Ideally get a 3 goal lead into the second leg and rest a few for Newcastle on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 29 July, 2015 Share Posted 29 July, 2015 Really hope we go for it because the away game will be much tougher . Would avoid playing Davis as an attacking midfielder as he is hopeless in anything attack related . Would prefer Jrod as he would be much more effective. Was thinking the same, but might go down to away goals....do we go all out in the first leg? or play not to concede...?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 29 July, 2015 Share Posted 29 July, 2015 let it go. I got a seat where i usually sit without the need for a membership. I go to 5-7 home games a season. Will let you know if I miss out due to not having a membership At least we all know your membership complaints are actually about you realising that you've got less chance of getting a ticket due to being a tightwad and not due to any selfless interest in "fairness" now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 29 July, 2015 Share Posted 29 July, 2015 Was thinking the same, but might go down to away goals....do we go all out in the first leg? or play not to concede...?! We always play not to concede. Every single match. Occasionally we try to do that with fewer than 2 defensive midfielders but I suspect we'll be staying tight and sucking the life out of Vitesse and assuming we'll make enough chances to score. We'll then do that in the away leg too, even if we're 2 goals behind already. Because that's how we play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 29 July, 2015 Share Posted 29 July, 2015 We always play not to concede. Every single match. Occasionally we try to do that with fewer than 2 defensive midfielders but I suspect we'll be staying tight and sucking the life out of Vitesse and assuming we'll make enough chances to score. We'll then do that in the away leg too, even if we're 2 goals behind already. Because that's how we play. Away goals are crucial in Europe so a clean sheet tomorrow evening and we're halfway there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 29 July, 2015 Share Posted 29 July, 2015 Koeman: "Everyone bar Gardon and Forster is fully fit for tomorrow. Every chance Jay could start" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 29 July, 2015 Share Posted 29 July, 2015 Koeman: "Everyone bar Gardon and Forster is fully fit for tomorrow. Every chance Jay could start" Even Berty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 29 July, 2015 Share Posted 29 July, 2015 Even Berty? He didn't mention him specifically. Probably just forgot to include him in the crocked list rather than being available I'd have thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattio Posted 29 July, 2015 Share Posted 29 July, 2015 Why did the presser get cut short? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Abroad Posted 29 July, 2015 Share Posted 29 July, 2015 Why did the presser get cut short? It didn't. Tele peoples and paper peoples have different interview times. Paper peoples don't want their cutting edge journalism stolen by lazy television presenters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 29 July, 2015 Share Posted 29 July, 2015 Why did the presser get cut short? Jordan Sibley seems to interject earlier and earlier in press conferences these days. Not sure if that's due to pressure from the written media or, for whatever reason (interferes with the training schedule?), the club doesn't want the press conference to drag on too long. It always used to stretch to 20 minutes or so but that's quite rare these days (unless my memory is playing tricks on me) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Monkey Posted 29 July, 2015 Share Posted 29 July, 2015 Stek Cedric Fonte Yoshi Targett Vic Clasie Tadic Mane Jay Pelle Assuming Bertrand isn't quite ready. Caulker definitely won't be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris27687 Posted 29 July, 2015 Share Posted 29 July, 2015 Stek Cedric Fonte Yoshi Targett Vic Clasie Tadic Mane Jay Pelle Assuming Bertrand isn't quite ready. Caulker definitely won't be. Switch JRod with Stevie D and that will be the squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant Posted 29 July, 2015 Share Posted 29 July, 2015 Stek Cedric Fonte Yoshi Targett Vic Clasie Tadic Mane Jay Pelle Assuming Bertrand isn't quite ready. Caulker definitely won't be. Caulker's not eligible to play either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Monkey Posted 29 July, 2015 Share Posted 29 July, 2015 Switch JRod with Stevie D and that will be the squad. Why wouldn't we start with Jay? Especially in the home leg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 29 July, 2015 Share Posted 29 July, 2015 Jordan Sibley seems to interject earlier and earlier in press conferences these days. Not sure if that's due to pressure from the written media or, for whatever reason (interferes with the training schedule?), the club doesn't want the press conference to drag on too long. It always used to stretch to 20 minutes or so but that's quite rare these days (unless my memory is playing tricks on me) I remember the pressers with Adkins would go for 30-45 minutes. The ones with Pochettino took longer too but that was also due to the fact that he had an interpretor. But you're right, these days they're not as long as they once were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris27687 Posted 29 July, 2015 Share Posted 29 July, 2015 Why wouldn't we start with Jay? Especially in the home leg. I imagine they will be slowly bringing him back into the fold, he will probably play the last 20 mins or so. When everyone is fit that front 4 would be the 1st choice line up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 29 July, 2015 Share Posted 29 July, 2015 The quality of questions in the press conferences are the biggest reasons they are tosh. Especially with a Manager like Ronald who seems quite open on most topics. Its like they only think what they are going to ask once he sits down and its the same tedious crap every week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saint in winchester Posted 29 July, 2015 Share Posted 29 July, 2015 Away goals are crucial in Europe so a clean sheet tomorrow evening and we're halfway there. Agree. Something-nil and I'm happy, hopefully 2-nil or 3-nil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Tony Posted 29 July, 2015 Share Posted 29 July, 2015 Pretty confident about this game. A 2 or 3-0 win should do the job. Sent from my D5803 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboy Posted 29 July, 2015 Share Posted 29 July, 2015 Still after 2 tickets please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 29 July, 2015 Share Posted 29 July, 2015 [video=youtube;rH9-7GTGYXQ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 29 July, 2015 Share Posted 29 July, 2015 Not like Trousers to be so garulous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Armstrong Posted 29 July, 2015 Share Posted 29 July, 2015 It's matchday! [video=youtube;LucsBFb-mXU]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LucsBFb-mXU&feature=youtu.be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 29 July, 2015 Share Posted 29 July, 2015 Right, so shall I drive, fly or train to Basle.! ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
van Hanegem Posted 30 July, 2015 Share Posted 30 July, 2015 Feel sorry for these poor sods really - "welcome to England", deal with the delays on the M20, the inevitable car park of the M25 through Surrey, roadworks all the way down the M3 until Basingstoke, then they get dumped in Southampton to make their own way around in a city with essentially not a lot to do. Yup, and when they finally make it to the stadium they are not allowed to smoke... British football is getting cleaner and cleaner! Being a Feyenoord fan I do not have much sympathy for Vitesse nowadays as they are one of two clubs in Holland who are owned by some rich dude who is clearly not much interested in his club at all. Guess I'm old fashioned as I don't like to see the people's game taken over by rich bast*rds who're just looking for a new toy to show off. In Vitesse's case it's some Russian who is linked to Chelsea's Abramovich and no one knows for sure how the club is being runned financially. In order to get their huge debt in line with the Dutch FA rules they had to sell some players and Feyenoord got lucky to buy Vejinovic as a replacement for Clasie for only 2,5 million pounds while this guy has even more potential than Clasie... However, last year they played the most attractive football in the Eredivisie and they fully deserved a ticket to the Uefa League. They lacked a goalscorer like Wilfried Bony who was sold to Swansea otherwise I believe they could have had a shot at the title. But they lost key players in their defense and midfield this summer so it's hard to say what we can expect from them this season. They got 4 new players from Chelsea but I've never seen these guys play and I even don't know if they're ready yet to add something to the team. Therefore I reckon that the Saints will have an easy win: 4-0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 30 July, 2015 Share Posted 30 July, 2015 Yup, and when they finally make it to the stadium they are not allowed to smoke... British football is getting cleaner and cleaner! Being a Feyenoord fan I do not have much sympathy for Vitesse nowadays as they are one of two clubs in Holland who are owned by some rich dude who is clearly not much interested in his club at all. Guess I'm old fashioned as I don't like to see the people's game taken over by rich bast*rds who're just looking for a new toy to show off. In Vitesse's case it's some Russian who is linked to Chelsea's Abramovich and no one knows for sure how the club is being runned financially. In order to get their huge debt in line with the Dutch FA rules they had to sell some players and Feyenoord got lucky to buy Vejinovic as a replacement for Clasie for only 2,5 million pounds while this guy has even more potential than Clasie... I've never seen these guys play and I even don't know if they're ready yet to add something to the team. Therefore I reckon that the Saints will have an easy win: 4-0. Thanks for the heads up on Vejinovic .... we'll be over next summer with a cheque Hope you are right about the score .. would be great to go over to Arnhem without any pressure for both the players and the fans alike and be able to enjoy the experience!! Having said that ..... 3 words of warning ...... Watford and Tranmere:scared: Those of us old enough may well still remember going to 2nd tier Watford for the away leg 4-0 up and managed to lose 7-1, even though we had the likes of Channon, Charlie George, Steve Moran, Nick Holmes, Stevie Williams, Dave Watson and Chris Nicholl playing. At least we took the game to extra time via an own goal More recently the FA Cup replay at 3rd tier Tranmere ..... they only needed less than 45 mins to overhaul our 3-0 halftime advantage and run out 4-3 winners The only "Magic of The Cup" I want to see is some quality goals scored by us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintlystu Posted 30 July, 2015 Share Posted 30 July, 2015 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-scooby Posted 30 July, 2015 Share Posted 30 July, 2015 Not sure if this has been posted already Going to be a cracking night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Bateman Posted 30 July, 2015 Share Posted 30 July, 2015 Yup, and when they finally make it to the stadium they are not allowed to smoke... British football is getting cleaner and cleaner! Being a Feyenoord fan I do not have much sympathy for Vitesse nowadays as they are one of two clubs in Holland who are owned by some rich dude who is clearly not much interested in his club at all. Guess I'm old fashioned as I don't like to see the people's game taken over by rich bast*rds who're just looking for a new toy to show off. In Vitesse's case it's some Russian who is linked to Chelsea's Abramovich and no one knows for sure how the club is being runned financially. In order to get their huge debt in line with the Dutch FA rules they had to sell some players and Feyenoord got lucky to buy Vejinovic as a replacement for Clasie for only 2,5 million pounds while this guy has even more potential than Clasie... However, last year they played the most attractive football in the Eredivisie and they fully deserved a ticket to the Uefa League. They lacked a goalscorer like Wilfried Bony who was sold to Swansea otherwise I believe they could have had a shot at the title. But they lost key players in their defense and midfield this summer so it's hard to say what we can expect from them this season. They got 4 new players from Chelsea but I've never seen these guys play and I even don't know if they're ready yet to add something to the team. Therefore I reckon that the Saints will have an easy win: 4-0. No smoking, no drinking, no standing, no shouting, no swearing. You must very politely clap when your team scores a goal otherwise the noise police will ban you for 5 years from every ground in the world ... Well, not quite, but it's not far off!! I'm not sure about their Chelsea players either, they're all young and the only one I recognise is Isiah Brown who I think Chelsea bought/stole recently from West Brom (?) and was tipped to go on to good things. I can't see him being good enough to start for them!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeShmoe Posted 30 July, 2015 Share Posted 30 July, 2015 Is the game going to be on TV ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancake Posted 30 July, 2015 Share Posted 30 July, 2015 Is the game going to be on TV ? Tonight's game? BT Sport 1 at 7.45. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 30 July, 2015 Share Posted 30 July, 2015 Is the game going to be on TV ? Yeah it's on BT Sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillock69 Posted 30 July, 2015 Share Posted 30 July, 2015 Nigel Adkins on Twitter: "A dream becomes reality tonight, good luck Southampton FC in European football" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted 30 July, 2015 Share Posted 30 July, 2015 Nigel Adkins on Twitter: "A dream becomes reality tonight, good luck Southampton FC in European football" Classy bloke. You don't hear him b1tching and moaning and saying how rubbish saints were when he got here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 30 July, 2015 Share Posted 30 July, 2015 No smoking, no drinking, no standing, no shouting, no swearing. You must very politely clap when your team scores a goal otherwise the noise police will ban you for 5 years from every ground in the world ... Well, not quite, but it's not far off!! I'm not sure about their Chelsea players either, they're all young and the only one I recognise is Isiah Brown who I think Chelsea bought/stole recently from West Brom (?) and was tipped to go on to good things. I can't see him being good enough to start for them!? Isaiah Brown is a good player. Could be a handful. That said, we should make sure they don't get in too many decent offensive positions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 30 July, 2015 Share Posted 30 July, 2015 what time is ko - it seems a closely guarded secret? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted 30 July, 2015 Share Posted 30 July, 2015 what time is ko - it seems a closely guarded secret?8.05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Posted 30 July, 2015 Share Posted 30 July, 2015 Currently off with Glanudular Fever. Was up until 4am, fearing the worse. I have a horrible feeling I won't make it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancake Posted 30 July, 2015 Share Posted 30 July, 2015 Currently off with Glanudular Fever. Was up until 4am, fearing the worse. I have a horrible feeling I won't make it #pray4monk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 30 July, 2015 Share Posted 30 July, 2015 1 post = 1 prayer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_D Posted 30 July, 2015 Share Posted 30 July, 2015 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33667103 Our season really does start today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 30 July, 2015 Share Posted 30 July, 2015 genuinely feel we will win by 3/4 goals tonight COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 30 July, 2015 Share Posted 30 July, 2015 Currently off with Glanudular Fever. Was up until 4am, fearing the worse. I have a horrible feeling I won't make it Has it just started? Was diagnosed with it in 1999, right after coming back from OT (Taibi's famous howler). Didn't feel great on the way up; but that was just the start and it got a lot worse. The one positive is that there are no ifs and buts as your only instinct is to sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 30 July, 2015 Share Posted 30 July, 2015 Random but seems appropriate here - nearly got run over by a Dutch car weaving (lost) around the back streets of central Winchester yesterday near my office, I'd like to think it was football related. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussexsaint Posted 30 July, 2015 Share Posted 30 July, 2015 It's matchday! [video=youtube;LucsBFb-mXU]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LucsBFb-mXU&feature=youtu.be Tingle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 30 July, 2015 Share Posted 30 July, 2015 Isaiah Brown is a good player. Could be a handful. That said, we should make sure they don't get in too many decent offensive positions. Yep he is one I have been tracking and hoping we would go in for - strong, quick and a real handful when playing in games I saw for u19s etc but will he settle abroad playing for them....one we should watch though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
van Hanegem Posted 30 July, 2015 Share Posted 30 July, 2015 No smoking, no drinking, no standing, no shouting, no swearing. You must very politely clap when your team scores a goal otherwise the noise police will ban you for 5 years from every ground in the world ... Well, not quite, but it's not far off!! I'm not sure about their Chelsea players either, they're all young and the only one I recognise is Isiah Brown who I think Chelsea bought/stole recently from West Brom (?) and was tipped to go on to good things. I can't see him being good enough to start for them!? Geez, as everything in the UK does come across the channel it will be a matter of time then before I'm getting drilled when I enter a Dutch stadium... I read in the Dutch Telegraaf (http://www.telegraaf.nl/telesport/voetbal/vitesse/24322143/__Tieners_Vitesse_in_Engeland__.html) that Vitesse is going to play with a team that couldn't look any younger than this except for captain Guram Kashia who says he always liked to play against Pelle in the Eredivisie. The new Chelsea loans Nathan Allan de Souza, Danila Pantic and Isiah Brown should be familiar to Southampton fans as they were part of the youth academy from the Saints. Vitesse's coach Peter Bosz is a bit bluffing:"I never lost playing against a British club in my career as a player with Feyenoord and we did win our preseason game against Manchester City with 4-2..." But he knows better and he's happy that his team gets the chance to play two great matches against Southampton in order to learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 30 July, 2015 Share Posted 30 July, 2015 (edited) [video=youtube;59k-61SIdJc] Edited 30 July, 2015 by Matthew Le God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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